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Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society to Present Frozen The West End Musical
Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society is set to bring a touch of Disney magic to Whitehaven this November with its forthcoming production of Frozen The West End Musical at Solway Hall. The production is a particularly exciting one for the long established local society, with the amateur performance licence for Frozen The West End […]
The Muncaster Express: Take a Trip on a ‘Ghost Train’ for a Day of Halloween Fun at a Haunted Lake District Castle
All aboard for a spooktacular journey through the stunning Western Lake District countryside, followed by a day of Halloween fun and frights at what is reputedly one of the UK’s most haunted castles. Muncaster is inviting passengers to board The Muncaster Express, if they dare… The Muncaster Express will make two special journeys, taking passengers […]
Beacon Museum unveils packed programme of autumn events and half-term fun
Beacon Museum unveils packed programme of autumn events and half-term fun The Beacon Museum is inviting visitors of all ages to enjoy a varied programme of events this October, with everything from local history talks and magical adventures to animal encounters, spooky crafts and hands-on STEM activities. The programme began yesterday (Tuesday 6 October) with […]
Cumbria Fostering launches latest recruitment campaign to find more local foster carers
Cumbria Fostering launches latest recruitment campaign to find more local foster carers Cumbria Fostering is urging more people across the county to consider fostering as it launches its latest recruitment campaign to find safe, stable and loving homes for local children. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the urgent need for foster carers for […]
Pumpkin Picking on the Farm Returns to Walby Farm Park for 2026
Pumpkin Picking on the Farm Returns to Walby Farm Park One of Cumbria’s favourite autumn traditions is set to return this October as Pumpkin Picking on the Farm comes back to Walby Farm Park with thousands of home-grown pumpkins, brand-new family experiences and a new way to enjoy the pumpkin patch after hours. Running from […]
Carlisle band The Dead Religion to launch debut album at FREE hometown show this Sunday!
Carlisle band The Dead Religion to launch debut album at FREE hometown show this Sunday! The Dead Religion will celebrate the release of their debut album The Great Unknown with a special hometown launch at West Walls Brewing Co. in Carlisle this Sunday, 4 October. The Carlisle band will headline Across the Great Divide, a […]
Thousands of years of A66 archaeology travel to local communities this autumn
Thousands of years of A66 archaeology travel to local communities this autumn Archaeological discoveries uncovered during National Highways’ A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project will be available for all to see this autumn, as Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA) brings a free, hands-on pop-up museum to five local venues. Starting at Warcop, the museum will travel to Appleby, […]
The Timeless Magic of the Shipping Forecast By Charlie Connelly
There is something very special about the shipping forecast. Granted, I probably would say that having travelled through all 31 of its sea areas and put together the stage show ‘Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast’ in tribute to it, which is coming to the Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven on 6 October. […]
Local businesswoman publishes second children’s book
Local businesswoman publishes second children’s book Penrith businesswoman Lisa Jackson is publishing her second children’s book after the response to her debut brought school visits, invitations to Brownie groups and repeated requests for another adventure. Doctor April and the Slam Dunk Surprise is published on 24 September 2026. It is the second book in The […]
AUTUMN STYLE, FIZZ AND A LITTLE BIT OF FUN
Alice Fashions has a busy few months ahead with designer events, shopping, treats and fundraising in Carlisle. Autumn is always a good excuse for a little wardrobe refresh, and Alice Fashions in Carlisle is giving customers plenty of reasons to get dressed up and head into town this season. The boutique has put together a […]
